NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WELFARE

Income Limits for the Categorically Needy Non- money Payment Medical Assistance Program

[30 Pa.B. 1812]

   The Department of Public Welfare (Department) increased the income limits codified at 55 Pa. Code § 181.1(f)(1), (2) and (4) effective January 1, 2000.

   The regulations at § 181.1(f)(1), (2) and (4) establish that the income limits for the Categorically Needy Nonmoney Payment (NMP) Medical Assistance (MA) Program for aged, blind and disabled persons are based on the Federal benefit rate payable under Title XVI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.A §§ 1381--1383c). Effective January 1, 2000, the Federal benefit rate was increased due to the Federal cost-of-living increase.

   As required under § 181.1(f), the Department revised the income limits for the Categorically Needy Nonmoney Payment Medical Assistance Program for aged, blind and disabled persons effective January 1, 2000. Those limits are set forth in Appendices A, B and D, which are recommended for codification in 55 Pa. Code Chapter 181. Appendix A is the Federal benefit rate plus the State supplement payable under Title XVI. Appendix B is 300% of the Federal benefit rate payable under Title XVI. Appendix D is the Federal benefit rate payable under Title XVI. Item 1 of Appendix D is 1/2 of the Federal benefit rate for one person. Item 2 of Appendix D is 1/2 of the Federal benefit rate for two persons.

FEATHER O. HOUSTOUN,   
Secretary

Appendix A

Categorically Needy Nonmoney Payment Monthly Income Limits for Aged, Blind and Disabled Categories

Effective January 1, 2000

1 Person	$539.40
2 Persons	$812.70

Appendix B

Categorically Needy Nonmoney Payment Monthly Income Limits for Aged, Blind and Disabled Categories Receiving Skilled Care, Heavy Care/Intermediate Services or Intermediate Care

Effective January 1, 2000

1 Person

$1,536

Appendix D

Monthly Federal Benefit Rate

Effective January 1, 2000

1 Person	$512
2 Persons	$769

Percentages of Monthly Federal Benefit Rate

Effective January 1, 2000

Item 1) 50% of Federal Benefit Rate
for 1 Person = $256

Item 2) 50% of Federal Benefit Rate
for 2 Persons = $384.50

   Fiscal Note:  14-NOT-238. (1) General Fund;

MA--Capitation	MA--Outpatient	MA--Inpatient
(2) Implementing Year 1999-00 is $13,000	$  9,000	$  6,000;
(3) 1st Succeeding Year 2000-01 is $39,000	$28,000	$17,000;
2nd Succeeding Year 2001-02 is $39,000	$28,000	$17,000;
3rd Succeeding Year 2002-03 is $39,000	$28,000	$17,000;
4th Succeeding Year 2003-04 is $39,000	$28,000	$17,000;
5th Succeeding Year 2004-05 is $39,000	$28,000	$17,000;
MA--Capitation	MA--Outpatient	MA--Inpatient
(4) 1998-99 Program--$1.026 Billion	$695.935 Million	$453.594 Million;
1997-98 Program--$959.286 Million	$662.740 Million	$428.079 Million;
1996-97 Program--$626.094 Million	$798.836 Million	$436.941 Million;
(8) recommends adoption.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 00-575. Filed for public inspection March 31, 2000, 9:00 a.m.]

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